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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.46, 858.78 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.46, 858.78 and 248.05 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.46 : 858.78 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.46/858.78 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.46x = 858.78 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.46x = 213,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,020.38/572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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